Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1080: County Mail Ballot Signature Verification Requirements
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1080 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: County Mail Ballot Signature Verification Requirements. Primary sponsor: Mark Baisley (Republican), Chris Richardson (Republican), Amy Paschal (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over to 05/14/2026 - No Amendments.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Currently, in every mail ballot election coordinated with or conducted by a county clerk and recorder, a single election judge personally conducts the review of each mail ballot for purposes of signature verification, unless the county clerk and recorder allows the election judge to use a signature verification device. The bill requires the county clerk and recorder to use a team of bipartisan election judges, rather than a single election judge, to review mail ballots for purposes of signature verification. The bill requires the secretary of state to adopt rules concerning the procedure for using a team of bipartisan election judges for such signature verification.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Baisley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Chris Richardson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Amy Paschal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over to 05/14/2026 - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
- House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs